Szechuan berries were already renowned in ancient China. Their citrus yet spicy flavours are ideal with fish, foie gras, chocolate, strawberries and pineapple. Use lightly crushed just before serving.
Real Ceylon cinnamon is the most sought after variety and will bring a warm sweetness to tea, coffee, mulled wine and punch. It can also be grated over your desserts, poultry, game and rabbit dishes.
These vanilla pods grow in the undergrowth of the humid forests of the state of Veracruz, in Mexico, the birthplace of vanilla. With their fruity chocolatey notes they are perfect for all your baking and desserts.
Harvested on the Malabar coast then smoked using beech wood. This strong pepper has smoky and woody notes. Crack roughly with a pestle and mortar. Try it with duck breast, salmon or grilled steak.